Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Makerspace+)

Overview

This role involves delivering mentorship and facilitating hands-on engineering projects within a dynamic makerspace environment. The position focuses on guiding students, staff, and startups through technical prototyping, while promoting critical thinking and creativity through an inquiry-driven approach to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance across engineering projects, emphasizing prototyping and design processes.
• Plan and conduct practical workshops covering mechanical engineering, electronics, CAD, robotics, and related disciplines.
• Support interdisciplinary projects that blend engineering with creative fields such as art, design, and coding.
• Maintain and manage makerspace resources including 3D printers, laser cutters, woodworking tools, soldering stations ensuring safety and proper use.
• Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and minor repairs of engineering equipment.
• Oversee inventory of materials and recommend procurement actions as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate engineering projects within existing academic courses and contribute to curriculum development focused on design thinking and iterative learning.
• Engage in technological research, innovation initiatives, industry collaborations, and may lead teams or projects supporting these areas.
• Support outreach efforts aimed at promoting STEM education and makerspace engagement within the broader community.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in mechanical, electronics, mechatronics engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with engineering fabrication tools and software, including CAD platforms, microcontroller programming, and various manufacturing techniques.
• Familiarity with project-based or inquiry-driven teaching methods.
• Comfortable programming with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Python.
• Experience as a professional engineer or in a related technical role, with additional coding skills considered advantageous.
• Experience working in makerspaces, innovation labs, or educational environments is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with learners of diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards within the makerspace.

Additional Information

• Position title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Makerspace+)
• Career level: Intermediate to experienced professional
• Work schedule: Regular full-time
• Salary: Determined by hiring manager
• Experience required: 5 to 10 years
• Employment Type: Full time
• Industry: Education, specifically within academic institutions

About the Institution

Located in Tampines beside Bedok Reservoir, the institution is a premier educational establishment in Singapore, offering numerous full-time diploma courses across multiple schools with a student body exceeding 14,000 full-time learners. It emphasizes lifelong learning and digital skills for adapting to rapid changes in technology and industry.